Prepare to Serve in Times of Need with a Disaster Management Degree from Liberty University
When disaster strikes, it often catches people off guard. Cities and municipalities have been left scrambling for basic necessities – without food, water, or electricity. Humanitarian disasters can be devastating – and at Liberty, we want to equip you with tools that are useful in times of desperate need. That’s why we offer a variety of disaster management degree programs for you to choose from.
These degree programs offer you training in key subjects related to emergency management – such as hazard mitigation, terrorism, and much more. Apply or request information today to find out more about our disaster management degree programs and what they can do for you!
M.S. in Homeland Security and Disaster Management
M.P.A. in Disaster Management
M.A. in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights – Disaster Relief
M.A. in Geography – Disaster Management
Potential Careers for Disaster Management Graduates
- Emergency management director
- Emergency preparedness administrator
- First responder/crisis response officer
- Homeland security director
- Law enforcement officer
- Public safety compliance officer
- Public safety training officer
- Security director
- Security management consultant
Benefits of Pursuing a Disaster Management Degree with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Each of our disaster management degree programs can be completed in as little as 1.5 years!
- These degree programs are taught by expert professors with years of experience in teaching and managing crises.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Military Benefits for Graduate Divinity Programs
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours are charged at the part-time rate.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
